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MBA in France - in vogue every season!


MBA in France - in vogue every season!

France, fashion capital of the world, is also known for its incredible scenic beauty, historic past, art, and vibrant culture. Home to some of the world's oldest universities, France has cemented its position as one of the world's leading providers of international education in management, engineering and languages. There is a strong presence of many global business giants in France. France also has the world's most developed rail network.

The shorter length of most French MBAs (10-15 months on an avg.) leads to reduced investment in time and money. Education is also subsidized by the state making it relatively affordable. Intakes are mostly smaller than in US universities. French courses are more practical and closer to the industry as schools by and large are sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce. Focus is more on the international and multicultural aspects of the programs. Some schools also offer specialist MBAs, such as luxury brand management, agri-business, journalism management and EU policy and management.

French schools in the top global rankings are mainly represented by INSEAD, HEC Paris, and EM Lyon. A brief description of each follows:

1.  INSEAD -� France and Singapore

Celebrating 50 years of existence this year, INSEAD is one of the world's leading and largest graduate business schools and ranks topmost in International Management specialization, ahead of both Harvard and Wharton. The INSEAD MBA program offers a global outlook with its 'one school, two campuses' format and Exchange opportunity with Wharton Business School, thus combining three continents. It comprises two classes each year beginning in late August and early January, graduating in early July and late December respectively. INSEAD provides its students with a wide variety of teaching styles which include case-studies, computer simulations and role-plays.

Duration of Course: 10 months

International applications received: 93%

Average GMAT Score: 704

Average Professional Work Exp.: 5.5-6 yrs

Average Class Size: 76 (core) & 39 (elective)

Average Age of a student: 29

International Students in a Class: 92%

Tuition Fees: €52,000

Financial Aid and Scholarships: Available

Estimated Monthly Living Expenses: France -> €1,900 - €3,500; Singapore -> €1,685 - € 2,625

Additional graduation requirements: Basic knowledge of a third language

Average Starting Salary Package: Salary + Signing bonus = $109,500 + $24,700

2.    HEC - Paris

125 years old HEC School of Management is renowned for its excellent programs, innovative research, and impressive student body. Activities such as Visions of Leadership, HEC Women in Leadership, The Executive Committee On-Campus Program, NEGOSIM (computer-based business game) encourage students to interact with various leaders, explore their own leadership potential, solve real life business problems, etc.

With Global Real Estate Master Program (4 month program set up by HEC Paris in partnership with Wisconsin School of Business, USA), students can receive twin degrees and join 2 top-ranked international business school alumni networks. Exchange Program lists institutions like Wharton, Columbia, Kellogg, Berkeley, the London Business School, etc.

Duration of Course: 16 months

International applications received: 70%

Average GMAT Score: 678

Average Professional Work Exp.: 6 yrs.

Average Class Size: 50 (core) & 40 (elective)

Average Age of a student: 29

International Students in a Class: 83%

Tuition Fees: € 45, 000

Financial Aid and Scholarships: Available

Estimated Monthly Living Expenses: €1,100 (€17, 044 for 16 months)

Offered Specializations: Corporate social responsibility, Luxury strategy, Communication in action

Average Starting Salary Package:  as per BW, salary + signing bonus = $173,491 + $29,510

3.    EMLYON - France, Geneva and Shanghai

In Europe, EMLYON Business School leads in the field of Entrepreneurship. Syllabus is a mixture of lectures, simulation games, case studies, and project-based seminars. The Entrepreneurial Leadership Project (covering domains like finance, marketing, change management, new start-ups, etc) puts academic knowledge to practice right through the year. One can also participate in international Exchange Program with one of EMLYON's partner schools located across the world.

Duration of Course: 12 months

Offered Languages: English

International applications received: 75%

Average GMAT Score: 621

Average Professional Work Exp.: 7 yrs

Average Class Size: 30 (core) and 15 (elective)

Average Age of a student: 31

International Students in a Class: 75%

Tuition Fees: €33,500

Financial Aid and Scholarships: Available
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses:  €15,000

Offered Specializations: Innovation and Intrapreneurship

Average Starting Salary Package: $103,300

 

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Posted by Ryan Cooper at Mar 3, 2010 9:12:30 AM
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  • By - gregz
    Rating: 1Mar 4, 2010 12:00:27 AM
    Hi , can anyone please send me e-books on finance research management , human resource and customer research management. my email is geemailz@yahoo.com. Currently studying an MBA in Innovative management here in UK.
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